(Tuber Starwort)
Pseudostellaria jamesiana, FR 612, Lone Cone Area, San Miguel Co. 3484
Pseudostellaria jamesiana, FR 612, Lone Cone Area, San Miguel Co. 3363
Pseudostellaria jamesiana, FR 679, Ophir Pass Road, San Juan Co. 8322
Pseudostellaria jamesiana, FR 612, Lone Cone Area, San Miguel Co. 3372
Pseudostellaria jamesiana, FR 679, Ophir Pass Road, San Juan Co. 8331
Pseudostellaria jamesiana, FR 612, Lone Cone Area, San Miguel Co. 3369
| Scientific Name | Pseudostellaria jamesiana (Stellaria jamesiana) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PSJA2 |
| Common Name | Tuber Starwort, Sticky Starwort | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 20358 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5400 to 10000 ft); moist or dry areas in meadows, aspen and conifer forests. Plant: Erect perennial 6 to 24 inches high with slender, angular stems. Leaves: Opposite, linear to linear-lanceolate or broadly lanceolate, sessile, gland-dotted and lightly pubescent; 3/4 to 4 inches long. Inflorescence: Single white flowers ~3/4-inch across with 5 petals deeply cleft giving the appearance of more petals; obvious linear veins on the petals; white filaments and purple to pink anthers; somewaht hairy, gland-dotted sepals. Bloom Period: May to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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